13 Best Michelin Star Restaurants in NYC
New York City’s dining scene buzzes with world-class talent, and landing a table at a Michelin-starred spot here is the culinary jackpot.
Here’s a roundup of the best Michelin-starred restaurants in New York where fine dining hits its peak.
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1. Eleven Madison Park
Eleven Madison Park holds three Michelin stars and made history as the first vegan restaurant to snag this top honor.
Chef Daniel Humm’s plant-based menu completely rewrote the fine dining rulebook.
Located in a jaw-dropping Art Deco dining room in the Flatiron District—soaring ceilings, serious style.
The New York Times awarded four stars to this sophisticated spot that proves plant-based cuisine can go toe-to-toe with the best.
Best For: Vegan fine dining that flips expectations about what’s possible without meat or dairy.
2. Le Bernardin
Le Bernardin holds three Michelin stars and is the gold standard for seafood. Chef Eric Ripert’s restaurant has kept its three stars every year since 2005.
The menu is classic French with a laser focus on pristine fish and shellfish. Expect an elegant Midtown vibe and a choice between tasting menus or 4-course dinners. The atmosphere is as refined as the food.
Best For: Marking a special occasion with world-class seafood and flawless French technique.
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3. Per Se
Thomas Keller’s sky-high restaurant overlooks Central Park and sits among NYC’s five three-Michelin-star establishments. Each dish is unique—no repeated ingredients in the whole meal.
Per Se leans into modern French-American flavors with an elegant flair. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame those classic Central Park views.
It’s an intimate spot—perfect for a big celebration or romantic night out. Every course arrives like a tiny masterpiece.
Best For: Celebrations or romantic dinners with a side of breathtaking Central Park scenery.
4. Masa
Masa holds three Michelin stars and redefines omakase sushi in NYC. Chef Masa Takayama’s counter at Time Warner Center is pure theater.
Sit at the small bar and watch chefs craft each piece with almost meditative focus. Ingredients are flown in from Japan, always seasonal and always top-notch.
Reservations are rare and the price tag is steep, but with only five three-star spots in NYC, Masa’s exclusivity is part of the draw.
Best For: That bucket-list sushi experience—three stars, rare fish, and a front-row seat to the action.
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5. Jean-Georges
Jean-Georges holds two Michelin stars and four New York Times stars, so it’s not exactly under the radar.
Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten opened the flagship in 1997 near Central Park.
The menu is a creative mashup—French, American, and Asian flavors all in play. Dishes balance old-school technique with bold, global ingredients.
White-on-white interiors, floor-to-ceiling windows, and Columbus Circle views set the mood for a special night out.
Best For: Fine dining with Central Park views and inventive French-Asian fusion plates.
6. Daniel
Restaurant Daniel is Chef Daniel Boulud’s flagship on the Upper East Side. Modern French cuisine, elegant townhouse setting, and a long-standing Michelin star pedigree.
Inside, it’s all sophisticated decor and warm lighting. Dishes are seasonal and show off Boulud’s attention to detail.
Daniel Boulud’s expertise reaches far beyond this kitchen—he’s a legend in NYC. The wine list? Spot-on.
Best For: Classic French fine dining and milestone celebrations in a refined Manhattan space.
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7. Aquavit
Aquavit has two Michelin stars and has been shaping NYC’s Nordic food scene since 1987.
Executive Chef Emma Bengtsson serves up Scandinavian tasting menus that mix tradition with a modern twist.
Midtown East location, recently revamped, now with an expanded bar and its own menu. It’s also one of the most affordable Michelin-starred restaurants in the country at $175 per person.
Best For: Sampling award-winning Nordic cuisine without breaking the bank at America’s most affordable two-star spot.
8. Blue Hill at Stone Barns
Out in Pocantico Hills, this two-star Michelin spot is all about farm-to-table at its purest. Blue Hill at Stone Barns earned two stars in 2020, the only one in Westchester with that honor.
Chef Dan Barber builds the menu around ingredients grown right on the property. It’s a celebration of sustainability and what’s in season—no two meals are ever quite the same.
Just 30 minutes from Manhattan, you’ll dine in a converted dairy barn, surrounded by working farmland. The tasting menu shifts constantly with the harvest.
Best For: Those chasing inventive farm-to-table meals in a rustic setting just outside NYC.
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9. Gabriel Kreuther
Gabriel Kreuther holds two Michelin stars and overlooks Bryant Park. Chef Gabriel Kreuther channels his Alsatian roots into French cuisine with a New York edge.
Expect contemporary French-American plates with that signature Alsatian touch. The place has AAA 5 Diamond status and 3 NY Times stars.
It’s a Relais & Chateaux member, so luxury is baked in. The vibe is polished but never stuffy.
Best For: Dining with French-Alsatian flair and Bryant Park views—think special night out, but with personality.
10. The Modern
Inside MoMA, The Modern is about as artful as dining gets in NYC. The contemporary American menu feels right at home with the museum’s creative energy.
Chef Thomas Allan’s plates are as pretty as anything hanging in the galleries. The 2 Michelin stars are well-earned—think innovative technique and hyper-seasonal ingredients from local farms.
The dining room overlooks the sculpture garden, so you might just spot art lovers wandering outside as you eat.
Best For: Anyone wanting a sophisticated meal with museum garden views and a dash of creative flair.
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11. Atomix
Atomix holds two Michelin stars and brings Korean fine dining to another level. Since opening in 2018, it’s become one of the city’s toughest tables to snag.
Sit at a U-shaped counter and watch the chefs build each course—every plate tells a story with bold flavors and knockout presentation.
The ever-changing tasting menu always finds new ways to spotlight Korean ingredients.
Best For: Those after creative Korean cuisine in a cozy, theatrical setting.
12. Jungsik
Jungsik became New York’s first new three-starred Michelin restaurant in 12 years when it picked up its third star in 2024. Chef Jungsik Yim’s Tribeca spot has been climbing the ranks since 2011.
It earned its first star just six months after opening, then a second in 2013. Modern Korean cuisine here pushes boundaries but never loses touch with tradition.
Michelin finally welcomed this Korean restaurant to the three-star club—a big moment for Korean dining in the U.S.
Best For: Experiencing Korean fine dining at the very top, with inventive techniques you’ll remember.
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13. Casa Mono
Casa Mono holds one Michelin star and serves up Spanish tapas in Gramercy Park. The dining room is cozy—date night vibes or a catch-up with friends over way too many small plates.
The menu leans into bold Spanish flavors and ingredients that’ll have you dreaming of the Mediterranean, even if it’s freezing outside.
Casa Mono pops up on almost every list of NYC’s affordable Michelin spots, so you don’t have to break the bank for a special meal.
People rave about the creamy eggs with sea urchin and confit duck—if you’re after Spanish food that actually tastes like Spain, this is where you want to be.
Best For: High-quality Spanish tapas and a Michelin-level meal that still feels cozy and approachable in Gramercy.
